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Baldivis Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Baldivis Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Baldivis Ward's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Baldivis Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.

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Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Baldivis Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Golden Bay %Number%Golden Bay %2016 to 2021
Managers1,99710.29.41,4459.48.6+552
Professionals2,95515.115.12,22714.515.0+728
Technicians and Trades Workers3,64718.720.33,14720.422.2+500
Community and Personal Service Workers2,80114.414.51,92912.512.8+872
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,43412.510.62,10813.712.0+326
Sales Workers1,6058.28.31,4299.38.7+176
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,8979.79.31,4419.48.6+456
Labourers1,8469.510.61,4229.29.9+424
Not stated or inadequately described3511.81.82551.72.2+96
Total employed persons aged 15+19,518100.0100.015,403100.0100.0+4,115
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Baldivis Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (3,647 people or 18.7%)
  • Professionals (2,955 people or 15.1%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (2,801 people or 14.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,403 people in total or 48.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Golden Bay employed 20.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.1% in Professionals; and 14.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Baldivis Ward and Golden Bay were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (12.5% compared to 10.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.7% compared to 20.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.5% compared to 10.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Baldivis Ward increased by 4,115 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Baldivis Ward were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+872 persons)
  • Professionals (+728 persons)
  • Managers (+552 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+500 persons)

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